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GPM 248N

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,752 mi
Last recorded9,752 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPM 248N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 5,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil level low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 5,613 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil level low

Fail 30 Mar 2010 4,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside and nearside track rod end covers touching wheels

track rod ends very close to wheels

Pass 3 Apr 2009 1,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 99,509 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GPM 248N is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPM 248N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GPM 248N?

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What year was GPM 248N registered?

GPM 248N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 3 January 1975.

Is GPM 248N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPM 248N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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